The Metro Detroit Guide to Fabric Stores

Have you wanted to shop local for fabrics in Metro Detroit but didn't know where to go? Look no further! We're providing you with a guide to local fabric stores in the area.

1. Fabric Warehouse, 24401 Hoover Rd., Warren

Source: Yelp

This family-owned fabric store offers over 700,000 yards of high quality fabrics, with everything from upholstery to drapery to fashion.They also keep an inventory of decorative trim in their 13,000 sq. ft. warehouse.

2. Discount Fabric Outlet, 250 E. 14 Mile Rd., Clawson

Source: Yelp

This fabric store is owned by the same family who owns Fabric Warehouse. They specialize in apparel fabrics and vinyl, and all fabrics are $2.99/yd. all day, every day.

3. Fabric Land Outlet Store, 32767 Woodward Ave., Royal Oak

Source: Facebook

This is one of Metro Detroit's newest fabric stores offering everything for all of your fabric needs. Also, all prices are marked down to closeout prices.

4. Habermas Fabrics, 905 S. Main St., Royal Oak

Source: Trip Advisor

Great for special occasion fabrics and notions, Haberman Fabric's is a great place to shop for your garment needs.


5. Fabric Affair, 4972 John R Rd., Troy

Source: Fabric Affair Website

Not only does this store offer a wide variety of fabrics, they also provide sewing equipment. They are also able to repair machines, give instruction and help with any problem you may have.

6. Decorative Stitch, 48814 Van Dyke, Shelby Township

Source: Facebook

After spending 35 years working for a communications firm, Mary Verstraete retired and opened Decorative Stitch. There are all kinds of fabrics, classes, repair services and even retreats.

7. The Material Girls, 1850 Grindley Park, Dearborn

Source: The Material Girls Website

Open since 2004, this fabric store offers unique fabrics with everything from Japanese and African Styles, to hand dyes and Provence. There are classes in-store, and you can even shop online.

8. Tyd Fabrics and Fashions, 15560 W 12 Mile Rd., Southfield

Source: Facebook

Tyd Fabrics and Fashions offers the largest variety of African fabrics from various African countries. They also specialize in wholesale and weddings.You can shop online with them as well.

  

On The Town: Michigan Fashion Industry’s Hidden Gem

Fabric Warehouse looks exactly how it sounds; it’s a 7,800-square-foot warehouse chock-full of rows upon rows of different types of textiles for many uses. The business has been around and in the same family for more than 50 years, starting with a location in Detroit, then moving around to a couple of different locations and most recently, settling at 10 Mile and Hoover in Warren.

The warehouse is separated with fashion textiles and decorative trims on one side and upholstery and drapery on the other. Everything is reasonably priced with very low minimums (one yard) and is of only the best quality. Bradley Foltyn, the owner and operator of the warehouse, stated that he doesn’t buy fabric by seasons; it’s based on what’s available to him – and when he puts it out on the floor it usually goes pretty quickly.

And the prices are low.

Product turnover may happen more often at Fabric Warehouse than someplace like Jo-Ann Fabric, but they do display about 5% of stocked fabric on the website. Both fabric samples and yards of fabric can be purchased online. More information can be found at www.fabricwarehouseonline.com or by calling 586.756.2117.

Fabric Warehouse is located at 24401 Hoover Rd., in Warren.